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Int'l Fresh Produce Assoc Lawsuit and Pumpkins Grown in Every State
The Agribusiness Update
The International Fresh Produce Association and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the Department of Labor’s regulatory overreach, and pumpkins are grown commercially in every U.S. State, for cooking and baking to decorating and jack-o'-lanterns.
WSU on Temps for Apples and Pears and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
WSU scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.
A Third of Fruits and Vegetables Never Eaten and Hog Inventory Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Some 30% of harvested fruits and vegetables worldwide are never eaten due to damage, spoiling or appearance, and the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1 was 74.5 million head, up 1% from a year earlier.
Rural-Urban Death Mortality Gap and New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Economic Research Service finds natural-cause mortality gap between rural and urban areas widened, and New Mexico joins three Western states in creating a clean transportation fuel standard.
Gas Prices Drop and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The national average gas price drops for the second straight week, and farmer sentiment in the CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reverses two month decline.
Gas Prices Drop and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The national average gas price drops for the second straight week, and farmer sentiment in the CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reverses two month decline.
Flooding in California Crops and USDA Wildfire Investment
The Agribusiness Update
Widespread flooding from storms have caused extensive flood damage for California agriculture, and USDA makes first investment in effort to mitigate wildfire risks.
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It is March and that means it is Taste Washington Wine Month. Washington Wine's Interim Executive Director Chris Stone tells us about the month-long celebration!
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It is March and that means it is Taste Washington Wine Month. Washington Wine's Interim Executive Director Chris Stone tells us about the month-long celebration!
Baby Formula Tariffs in 2023 and Ethanol Production Margins Weaken
The Agribusiness Update
Baby formula imports will see tariffs again in 2023 when exemptions expire, and America's ethanol production margins weaken in late 2022.
California Drought Funding and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
California water officials allocate millions to help drought-stricken communities, and October beef exports increase.
Adverse Wage Rate Hits Georgia Hard and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers to hit Georgia particularly hard with 14% increase, and October beef exports increase from a year ago.
World Pear Day Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
World Pear Day is Saturday and Pear Bureau Northwest International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa tells about the month-long celebration of pears.
Rail Strike Action
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
What's it going to take to avoid a rail strike that many believe would devastate agriculture? Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley chimes in.
Push for E15 Fuels Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh talks about the progress being made on expanding the use of E15 fuels.
World Pear Day Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
World Pear Day is Saturday and Pear Bureau Northwest International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa tells about the month-long celebration of pears.